I’m sorry. I’ve neglected my responsibilities in the bartending department. I know. It’s a terrible, unforgivable offense. I will do better. How about I make it up to you with this little yummy gem?
Makes 2 servings; trust me, you won’t be able to stop at 1
3 oz vodka
1 oz orange liqueur (like Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, etc.)
2-3 tsps sugar
1-1/2 oz fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
Ice cubes
Martini glasses
Sugar for dipping
Lemon twist/peel
Yes, you want fresh lemon juice. Suck it up!
First, get your glasses ready. I like to fill my glass with ice and water, then I put them in the freezer while I mix the drink.
Second, dissolve the sugar: if you have a cocktail shaker, use that, otherwise a glass or measuring cup will do. Combine the sugar and vodka until completely dissolved. Then add the lemon juice and orange liqueur, and half-fill with ice; shake well.
Shake it until it feels like your hands will freeze… :-0 Set it aside, it’s time to rim the glasses.
Empty the glasses and let the water drain a bit. Take a lemon wedge and rub it all around the edge of the glass so it is barely moist. Pour some sugar on a shallow plate, then dip the edge of the glass into the sugar.
Pour strained cocktail into the prettied-up martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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